Okayama (prefecture) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture of Japan
About Okayama (prefecture)
With more sunny days and fewer rainy days than most other prefectures, Okayama is nicknamed theLand of Sunshine(晴れの国hare no kuni). When it's raining in the surrounding prefectures, it is not uncommon for Okayama to be merely cloudy or even sunny, which is great news for travelers. The weather has also made Okayama a famous fruit region. Muscat grapes and peony grapes are well-known local fruits. Peaches are also particularly famous. The prefecture has produced a handful of its own varieties of white peaches which are often considered to be the best peaches in the nation. Peaches are also special as Okayama is also known as the place where the Momotaro (Peach boy) folktale originated. Those with an interest in the story can visit many sites associated with it around the capital, and those w
Where to Stay in Okayama (prefecture)
- 🏨Okayama International Villas
Okayama (prefecture) Travel Guide Sections
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